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Robert Gesink
Pinned as a possible successor to former Dutch stage racer greats like Joop Zoetemelk, Robert Gesink has lived with the pressure since his rookie pro season. In just his third season as a pro he finished fifth at the 2010 Tour de France, and has showed flashes of brilliance over the past few years.... More >>
| Nationality | The Netherlands |
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| Birth date | May 31, 1986 |
| Birth place | Varsseveld, The Netherlands |
| Residence | Aalten, The Netherlands |
| Height | 189 centimeters |
| Weight | 69 kilograms |
| Pro since | 2007 |
| With team since | 2006 |
| Favorite food | Lasagna |
| Favorite drink | Diet Coke |
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| Web site | www.robertgesink.nl |
| Best Results | 1st, 2012 Tour of California; 1st, 2011 Tour of Oman; 3rd, 2011 Tirreno-Adriatico; 1st, 2010 GP Montreal; stage win at 2010 Tour de Suisse; 1st, Giro dell'Emilia 2009-2010 |
| 2013 goals | Podium finish at a grand tour |
| Career goal | To win the Tour de France |